tested linux mainstream kernel v3.4rc6 (rc7 amd64 image was not found) :

linux-headers-3.4.0-030400rc6_3.4.0-030400rc6.201205061835_all.deb
linux-headers-3.4.0-030400rc6-generic_3.4.0-030400rc6.201205061835_amd64.deb
linux-image-3.4.0-030400rc6-generic_3.4.0-030400rc6.201205061835_amd64.deb

from  http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.4-rc6-precise/


results :

- touchpad not working
- wronk wifi driver loaded (r8169) with poor bandwidth (same problem described 
at start of this bug)
- 1 minute after unity session loaded : wifi disconnect with no reconnection 
possible (i’ve not digging though)



** Tags removed: needs-upstream-testing
** Tags added: kernel-bug-exists-upstream

** Description changed:

- 
  Symptoms :  Wireless connection ultra slow, but working
  
  r8169 module was loaded in modprobe, but r8168 was needed for better
  performances.
  
- 
- lspci lines: 
+ lspci lines:
  01:00.0 Network controller: Intel Corporation Centrino Advanced-N 6230 (rev 
34)
  02:00.0 Ethernet controller: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8111/8168B 
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller (rev 06)
  
- OS: ubuntu 12.04 (new install)
+ OS: ubuntu 12.04  64bit (new install)
  Hardware: samsung series 5 NP530U3B-A02FR
  
  see also :
  
  
http://askubuntu.com/questions/96343/internet-unusably-slow-with-realtek-semiconductor-co-ltd-rtl8111-8168b-card
  http://amk1.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/realtek-8168-module-issue/
  
  Driver  I used to get it work :   LINUX driver for kernel 2.6.x and 2.4.x 
(Support x86 and x64)
-       8.029.00        2012/3/29       @  
http://www.realtek.com/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=13&PFid=5&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false
+  8.029.00     2012/3/29       @  
http://www.realtek.com/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=13&PFid=5&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu)
       Status: Incomplete => Confirmed

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